Op Selamat 21: 14 Fatalities Recorded

As of February 11, the fourth day of "Op Selamat 21," which was carried out nationwide in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations, fourteen deaths had been reported.

In a statement released yesterday, the Department of Traffic Investigation and Enforcement (JSPT) stated that 1,203 accidents involving 1,480 vehicles were reported during that time.

According to Bernama, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain stated that the theme of "Op Selamat," "Rumah Selamat, Sampai ke Destinas," is being upheld in this edition (safe home, reaching the destination safely).

Photo: Bernama.

He added that the operation aimed to ensure smooth traffic flow, reduce the rate of road accidents, protect property and homes, and reduce the number of house break-ins during the holiday season.